Jefferson County deputies arrest two on drug charges

Brandon Sanders was arrested by Jefferson County deputies on drug charges. (Special)Phillip Michael Johnson was arrested by Jefferson County deputies after being retrieved from a swimming pool. (Special)Jefferson County sheriff's deputies arrested two men on drug charges Tuesday in northeast Jefferson County, including who one landed in a swimming pool in his attempt to escape, authorities said.

The narcotics unit carried out a search warrant in the 2500 block of Second Place Northwest and found 1 pound of marijuana, digital scales and a 38-caliber revolver. The resident of the home, Brandon D. Sanders, was arrested.

While the raid was in progress, Phillip Michael Johnson, who is believed to be a supplier for Sanders, drove up. When he realized a raid was in progress, Johnson ran, said Lt. Randy Christian, spokesman for the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies captured Johnson after he jumped or fell into a swimming pool. Deputies confiscated 4 pounds of marijuana and Xanax pills from Johnson who lives on Westchester Drive.

Sanders, 21, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released from jail after posting $16,000 in bonds.

Johnson, 20, was charged with trafficking marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. His bond was set at $1 million and he remains in the Jefferson County Jail, Christian said.